York OBA questions

I've been running a york for a couple years. I like it. I do have a water/oil separater, but it doesn't remove enough oil from the system. Every time I connect a chuck, it blows a bunch of oil all over my hands - it sucks - because then sand a dirt stick to my hands. My understanding is I need to add a coalescing filter - which I plan to do this winter. I only have used mine for airing up tires.

Does anyone have a good coalescing filter model number they like?

Thanks
 
I have the masterflow that Roy box linked. It has been awesome for airing up tires. For the money it's hard to beat. I have a York in the garage waiting to be hooked up. One thing I have read about the York is that you can block the oil passage and drastically cut down the amount of oil being pushed into the line. A lot of people route the drain from the inline filter back to the compressor oil tank. Either way you need a filter.


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I had a big long reply... somehow navigated away and didn't save changes. so here is the pissed off condensed version.

A York OBA will air up tires faster than anything else... by a lot.

Here are some pics;
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I got a pressure switch at a place that repairs compressors, the one that is currently in use (not pictured) was taken off a cheapo broken 120v compressor.
Thanks to the low rider crowd these parts have gotten a lot easier to find and cheaper.

Air manifold on front bumper
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new air tank 2.5 litters (about all that can fit under a Cherokee)
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This is what I am currently running for a tank
http://www.bigrigchromeshop.com/Mer...t_Code=WO806-RT&Product_Count=&Category_Code=

Viar makes some good air tanks
http://www.viaircorp.com/tanks.html

When I initially did the York setup in my bronco I spent less than $200, but I got my York, bracket and tank for free. Fittings get expensive.

I have a switch on the dash that when on provides power to the pressure switch (can be seen in photo of York) the pressure switch comes on when psi is less than 85 and shuts off when psi is greater than 125)

Somewhere you can find out how much oil you are supposed to put in the thing, don't fill it up until you get it mounted and make a dipstick for yourself. (install it empty, put in the 4 oz or whatever of oil, measure it and then you have a dipstick for it)

If I can stuff a York under the hood of an xj with the factory a/c and 2 optima's you should be able to find space for one...

Nathan
Build thread
http://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.php?83436-Nathan-and-Tanja-s-99-XJ-Build-up
 
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Good info here! On my Jeep YJ i have the Sanden air compressor conversion. I had to add the inline oiler and oil seperator which wasnt too bad, just wished at the time i had done a york because i thought it was a closed system that didnt need refilling and didnt put oil in the line. Now i dont feel so bad knowing you need an oil seperator anyway.

Kirk said:
I've been running a york for a couple years. I like it. I do have a water/oil separater, but it doesn't remove enough oil from the system. Every time I connect a chuck, it blows a bunch of oil all over my hands - it sucks - because then sand a dirt stick to my hands. My understanding is I need to add a coalescing filter - which I plan to do this winter. I only have used mine for airing up tires.

Does anyone have a good coalescing filter model number they like?

Thanks
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I run the small CKSA12 compressor to operate my dual air lockers. As has been said, the downside to this unit is it can do nothing other than run your air locker(s). The upsides are many: it is ARB's lowest-cost compressor, it does its job beautifully, it is very compact, it draws very little current (6.5 amps at 30 psi), and it is fast. Any time I start my engine with the locker(s) already engaged--or whenever I first turn on the compressor--it will run for 5 or 6 seconds to get up to pressure. After that, during extended use it will kick on every so often, but for even shorter periods of time (only 2 or 3 seconds). It is really unobtrusive. If you're gonna run an air locker (or two), I cannot imagine operating them via any other setup.

I bought this compressor for the lockers because (a) I already had a MV-50 to inflate my tires, so (b) I knew I'd never try to use this for anything other than running my lockers, and (c) down the road I want to create some sort of York-based system, but I still wouldn't use that to run the lockers. I could not be happier with my air locker operation via this compressor.

Oh, since I mentioned current draw: ARB's largest compressor, the CKMTA12, can run lockers and inflate tires. However, it is rated to pull 50 amps under 30psi load (while delivering only 4.65 cfm in the process). Wire it correctly and that's not a problem, I know, but I felt it should be pointed out. Furthermore, this unit costs $340 more than my CKSA12. For that amount of extra money, I'd rather build a dedicated York system (complete with an air tank) which is more versatile and flows considerably more air as well. But maybe that's just me.
 
For ease of wiring and a clean install I would go with ARB. The harness that comes with the ARB compressor is literally a 3 wire connection, and that includes connecting it to your dash lights. You won't have to worry about putting too much psi to your locker or getting oil in the lines. I would pickup a CKMA12 and a pump kit for your tires or whatever you might need it for and forget about it. While it does not have the output of a York it is a dang good little compressor and has yet to let me down.

You could easily install it in a hour or two and have your locker and a reliable air source for your upcoming trip to the Swell. :)
 
Your more than welcome to come over to Lindon and look at my York setup on my truck In Lindon if you want. I have run it for a few years. I have had all the issues and worked through them. They don't like to be revved, ask me how I know! 801-376-0462 Phil
 
I run my arb locker off of my york. My system has a 5 gallon tank from Harbor Freight, filter from Sears, manifold, pressure switch and fittings from Grangers Industrial Supply, alternator pulley from Kilby, regulator i had lying around, the big york off of ebay and a one way valve from Granger just after the compressor(IMPORTANT! The york will leak air past the piston in the cylinder, when off, if you don't have a one way valve). I run the system at 120 psi. I have a regulator attatched between the tank and the arb solenoid (you'll want the arb solenoid at the storage item, ie bumper or tank) set at 85 psi. When I turn it on it takes 30-45 seconds to fill. I usually just leave it on when rock crawling, my system is sealed so it doesn't run that much. Great for air tools, I can air up two vehicles at one time and run my locker off of it. You can add some rpm's but I wouldn't go over 1000rpms. I don't but you can. I wouldn't go any other way. I had to fab my own bracket. I have a york build thread on here. All for $250. Pm me if you want a rundown on what parts should be attatched to the other. Another note: be cautious as to your material used for plumbing from the outlet as the head of the compressor and about 24" of the outlet plumbing can get very hot when in in constant use...airing up two vehicles at a time or running air tools as these have a high demand.
 

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DevinB said:
I never had any issues to begin with. It worked perfectly from day one. Of course you're welcome to come look at my setup too.
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Ditto for me, I don't think I have had any issues in either vehicle with the york. I have had some air leaks etc. (I have not run an ARB off it yet, but I did setup an air shifter for my 231 range box) put oil in it a few times a year, drain the oil out of the separator and air tank a few times a year...

A york setup is really one of those things that seems like it is hard to setup, but when you get going on it, it just kind of goes together.

I think it would be a great idea to have a york and another small compressor, the ARB compressors fit the bill since they are pretty good quality, you could use them to air up if needed. (but of all the "spares" you carry do you really need 2 air sources, I don't know...)

Nathan
 
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